Your Goodbye
Richard Marx Lyrics


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Another morning just like all the rest
Still nothing beating here inside my chest
Day turns into night as if everything's all right,
And then the lonely shadows fall

Just look at what's become of me
I can't remember how to breathe
Never knew that I could hurt this way
I can't hold on, I can't let go
My head denies what my heart knows
It's something I can't bring myself to say
I don't believe I'll ever quite survive your goodbye

Staring at your picture on the wall
Is keeping me from any sleep at all
I'm lonely in the crowd,
The silence is too loud,
And all this darkness hurts my eyes





Wake me now and tell me I've been dreaming
Turn back the clock somehow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Your Goodbye" by Richard Marx describe the pain and numbness experienced after a heart-wrenching breakup. As the days pass, the singer finds himself feeling hollow and disconnected from the world around him. He tries to maintain a facade of normalcy, but the loneliness and despair creep up on him, making it impossible to ignore the absence of the one he loves. He can't bring himself to admit the reality of the situation, instead clinging to the hope that it's all just a bad dream.


The line "I can't remember how to breathe" is particularly poignant, highlighting the overwhelming sense of loss that the singer is feeling. The refrain "I don't believe I'll ever quite survive your goodbye" reinforces this feeling of hopelessness, as the singer sees no way out of the pain.


The chorus also reveals the internal conflict that the singer is grappling with. His head is telling him to move on, to let go of the past and accept that the relationship is over. However, his heart is still holding on, refusing to let go of the love he once felt. This tension is at the heart of the song, and it's a feeling that anyone who's been through a tough breakup can relate to.


Line by Line Meaning

Another morning just like all the rest
The day starts off like every other day, without any love or joy in my heart


Still nothing beating here inside my chest
There's an emptiness in me, I don't feel alive


Day turns into night as if everything's all right,
Time passes by and the world keeps moving even though my heart is broken


And then the lonely shadows fall
As night falls, I feel even more alone


Just look at what's become of me
I'm a shell of who I used to be, I'm lost


I can't remember how to breathe
I'm struggling to cope because the pain is too much


Never knew that I could hurt this way
I never imagined that I could feel so much pain and heartache


I can't hold on, I can't let go
I'm stuck in limbo, not able to move forward or let go of the past


My head denies what my heart knows
My mind is telling me to move on, but my heart can't let go


It's something I can't bring myself to say
I can't even say the words out loud, it's too painful


I don't believe I'll ever quite survive your goodbye
I don't think I can ever fully recover from the pain of losing you


Staring at your picture on the wall
I'm finding it hard to let go of the memories we shared


Is keeping me from any sleep at all
I can't even sleep because I'm thinking about you all the time


I'm lonely in the crowd,
Even when I'm surrounded by people, I feel alone and lost


The silence is too loud,
The silence is deafening, it's a constant reminder of your absence


And all this darkness hurts my eyes
The pain and sadness is overwhelming, it's affecting me physically


Wake me now and tell me I've been dreaming
I just want this pain to end, I wish it was all just a bad dream


Turn back the clock somehow
I wish I could go back in time and change things so we could be together again




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@mestersen

Another morning just like all the rest
Still nothing beating here inside my chest
Day turns into night as if everything's all right
And then the lonely shadows fall

Looking what's become of me
I can't remember how to breathe
Never knew that I could hurt this way
I can't hold on, I can't let go
My head denies what my heart knows
It's something I can't bring myself to say
I don't believe I'll ever quite survive your goodbye

Staring at your picture on the wall
Is keeping me from any sleep at all
I'm lonely in the crowd
The silence is too loud
And all this darkness hurts my eyes

Just looking what's become of me
I can't remember how to breathe
Never knew that I could hurt this way
I can't hold on, I can't let go
My head denies what my heart knows
It's something I can't bring myself to say
I don't believe I'll ever quite survive your goodbye

Wake me now and tell me I've been dreaming
Turn back the clock somehow

I can't hold on, I can't let go
My head denies what my heart knows
It's something I can't bring myself to say
I don't believe I'll ever quite survive your goodbye



@cillastricklnd2988

WOW!
BRAVO!!!
i didnt wanna listen to this song ..i just lost a lifetime and my sons namesake generally i dont subject myself to pain and we ALLL know how Richard Marx writes those songs and THEN
THE GUY HAS THE NERVE TO SING TO US WITH THAT VOICE OF HIS !!!
oh richard the PLEASURE is ALL OURS!
thank you
and good for YOU sir

CS from Tampa



All comments from YouTube:

@shannanbeaulieu

Just when I thought I’ve listened to the best song ever written by Richard Marx, then comes along another song that out does the previous songs he’s written over the years. This man is so incredibly talented with an amazing voice that he’s blessed to share with so many people around the world. I’m so thankful I grew up in the 80’s - those were the best years of my life musically. This song….another masterpiece. Well done Richard.

@simonerampersad6308

i love love love this song beautiful 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢it make me cry so beep inside ❣️ i just love it so much

@denisecook7093

This song hits so close to home. My daughter and I went to see Richard Marx on February 1, 2020. Three years later, I lost her to suicide. She was only 37. Thank you Richard for giving me memories of a lifetime. It was great meeting you.

@wingstofly1664

😢 I am praying for your strength as a mother as you go on with this journey of life .. your message hit home as I think of my uncle who loved music on a level no one could imagine.. sadly he too left life through suicide .. how I feel your pain and pray for your strength ❤

@denisecook7093

@wingstofly1664  thank you so much for your kind words. ❤️

@lidiaberger9102

😍de esa voz❤🥰💥💘

@thelight3735

Amazing unique Richard.there is no music like yours❤

@mestersen

Another morning just like all the rest
Still nothing beating here inside my chest
Day turns into night as if everything's all right
And then the lonely shadows fall

Looking what's become of me
I can't remember how to breathe
Never knew that I could hurt this way
I can't hold on, I can't let go
My head denies what my heart knows
It's something I can't bring myself to say
I don't believe I'll ever quite survive your goodbye

Staring at your picture on the wall
Is keeping me from any sleep at all
I'm lonely in the crowd
The silence is too loud
And all this darkness hurts my eyes

Just looking what's become of me
I can't remember how to breathe
Never knew that I could hurt this way
I can't hold on, I can't let go
My head denies what my heart knows
It's something I can't bring myself to say
I don't believe I'll ever quite survive your goodbye

Wake me now and tell me I've been dreaming
Turn back the clock somehow

I can't hold on, I can't let go
My head denies what my heart knows
It's something I can't bring myself to say
I don't believe I'll ever quite survive your goodbye

@bluesharry5098

Danke für die vielen wunderschönen Songs ... 🌺

@giannilabianca3501

Meraviglioso Brano, ascoltarlo vengono i brividi, viva la musica, grazie!!!

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